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Diagnosis and Treatment of Meniere's Disease
Meniere's disease is an inner ear condition with a specific pathophysiology and group of symptoms more...
Seizures are a neurological problem that can appear in several different ways. more...
Bell's palsy is characterized by paralysis of the seventh cranial nerve. How does a physician address this condition? more...
Carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition often associated with use of the hands, can be mild or severe, but it can be treated in various ways. more...
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Dystonia- A Largely Unknown Movement Disorder
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Yolande Pienaar
Involuntary muscle contractions, which leads to abnormal movements and postures, is called dystonia. This neurological disorder affects movement but not brain functions. more...
Fibromyalgia - Very Real Disease
By: Cheryl La Rocque
Ongoing research may very well unravel the mysteries of fibromyalgia. more...
A discovery by researchers at Johns Hopkins University may have far-reaching implications, including new treatments for Alzheimer's disease. more...
By: Ydalia Tolentino
Pseudotumor cerebri or idiopathic intracranial hypertension is a condition that can cause vision loss if left untreated. Luckily, vision loss is reversible in many cases. more...
By: Kenneth Rosen
When certain parts of the brain are damaged, due to insults such as a stroke, the ability to use and/or process language can be diminished or even lost. more...
Headache is the most common neurological disorder, yet for some sufferers, they become severe, take away from enjoyment of life, and may lead to disability. more...
Gluten Sensitivity and Mental Illness
By: Zoe Langley
Depressed? Anxious, having trouble concentrating, or with mood control? Before labeling these symptoms as psychiatric, consider testing for gluten sensitivity. more...
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